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English word origin

Etymology of frass

Borrowed from German Fraß.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

The droppings or excrement of insect larvae. · The sawdust-like byproduct of wood-boring insects like woodworm, termites, old-house borers or powderpost beetles.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from German Fraß.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
noun

artificial turf

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Blend of fake + grass.

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